African Journal of
Microbiology Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Microbiol. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0808
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJMR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 5233

Full Length Research Paper

In vitro antimicrobial activity of ethanolic seeds extract of Nigella sativa (Linn) in Sudan

Ahmed S. Kabbashi*
  • Ahmed S. Kabbashi*
  • Medicinal and Aromatic Plants and Traditional Medicine Research Institute (MAPTMRI), P.O. Box 2404, National Center for Research, Khartoum, Sudan
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Mohammed I. Garbi
  • Mohammed I. Garbi
  • Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medical Laboratory Sciences, International University of Africa, P.O. Box 2469 Khartoum, Sudan
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El-badri E. Osman
  • El-badri E. Osman
  • Elsheikh Abdallah Elbadri University, Berber, Sudan
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Mahmoud M. Dahab
  • Mahmoud M. Dahab
  • Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences, International University of Africa, P.O. Box 2469 Khartoum, Sudan
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Waleed S. Koko
  • Waleed S. Koko
  • College of Science and Arts in Ar Rass, University of Qassim, K.S.A.
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Nadir Abuzeid
  • Nadir Abuzeid
  • Department of Clinical Microbiology, Faculty of Medical Laboratory, Omdurman Islamic University, Omdurman, Sudan
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  •  Received: 18 January 2015
  •  Accepted: 25 February 2015
  •  Published: 18 March 2015

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